A very clean solid gold Eterna men’s watch, complete with the original box.
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
From the serial number on the movement and the London import hall mark on the inside of the case back we can accurately date this watch to being made and assayed in 1957.
CONDITION
The in house Eterna 1274U movement is all working well, but the highlights here is the condition of the dial. In 1957 a vast number of people smoked, and it was easy for smoke to penetrate most watch cases, leaving a sticky layer of tar on the dial. However this original dial is very clean, partially helped by having a screw down rather than clip on caseback. The other benefit of a screw on case back is that it requires more gold to do, so you get more of that precious metal. The box is lovely to have but it is on its last legs, with the hinge missing completely and only the fabric holding the box lid and base together. The leather strap is new, and could be swapped for a different colour if preferred. While gold watches of this period are not unusual, to have one from a good brand like Eterna, without any engraving and in this overall condition is a good find.
This watch will be supplied with the original presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.
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SIZE
Width with crown 35.6 mm
Width without crown 32.7 mm
Between lugs 16 mm
Lug to lug length 40.8 mm
Case Thickness 9.0 mm
All sizes are approximate.
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